Saturday, May 25 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:37:45 GMT
Albany Panther's first ever beer fest just wrapped up tonight. For 25 bucks beer lovers sampled more than 20 types of beer at the Civic Center and there was plenty of entertainment. Musical acts, suchMore >>
Albany Panther's held their first ever beer fest Saturday night. More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-05-26 03:33:38 GMT
Albany Police held a gospel concert to raise money for their annual community picnic event. Musical artists from around south Georgia performed at the Albany Municipal Auditorium Saturday afternoon.More >>
Albany Police held a gospel concert to raise money for their annual community picnic event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:30:39 GMT
A Turner County man is now in custody after he had a standoff with deputies for about two hours Saturday evening. Sheriff Andy Hester says deputies were called to the home of Ricky Nelson on CoverdaleMore >>
A man had a standoff with Turner County deputies for about two hours Saturday evening.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:57 GMT
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event. This may seem like a regularMore >>
Supporters of a 6-year-old Albany boy battling a serious brain disorder are coming together once more to help with his medical bills. This time, with a Vegas style event.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:52:02 GMT
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times. It happened around 3:15pm Saturday, near the 1500 block of U.S. Highway 19. Officials say John Earley wasMore >>
A woman is recovering after her SUV was struck by another vehicle, flipping it several times.More >>
November 14, 2006
Albany - A piece of Civil Rights history has a temporary home in Albany. The portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King , Junior that hung in the State Capitol from 1974 until April of this year is now on display at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in Albany.
The portrait was taken down earlier this year, to make room for a new larger picture of Dr. King. The original painting has been making rounds at Georgia schools named after the Civil Rights great, the last stop is here in Albany. Earl Lockette Junior says, "we would be in a totally different situation right now." Terrell Slayton, Assistant Secretary of State says, "we hope this portrait will allow people to have a beacon of light, a beacon of hope and really reflect on those things that he brought to us."
The portrait is only supposed to be in Albany for 30 days, but Slayton says he will work to see if the painting can stay in Albany until a permanent home is found for it.
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